Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of a Civilization

RJT Puthumana

Jul 2016 · Booktango

About this ebook

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of a Civilization, introduces young readers to one of the world's greatest civilizations. It spans thousands of years, from the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus in approximately 753 B.C. to the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453. The Roman way of life is examined in depth, along with the Roman army as well as Pompeii. Unusual characters from the Roman world is also introduced to readers. Among these are the Roman emperors Nero and Caligula and the infamous Carthaginian general Hannibal. Discover the breathtaking Roman Colosseum and the Pantheon, a temple devoted to Roman gods. The book is also packed full of interesting visuals to complement the text. Find out how a Roman bath looked like, and the appearance of Pompeii today. From the cool coasts of Britian to the hot sands of Egypt, discover the Ancient Rome as never before.